Responsible for abstracting clinical information and assigning CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes from medical records and documentation to support physicians' professional fees, including outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) services and procedures.
Key responsibilities
- Abstract outpatient evaluation and management codes, minor surgical procedure(s), and HCPCS codes from provider documentation.
- Assign CPT-4, ICD-10-CM codes, and modifiers.
- Research coding and billing issues and recommend the most appropriate coding and billing methods.
- Review medical records for coding accuracy and potential patterns of abuse.
- Work with Coding/Charge/Audit Analysts to resolve coding issues.
Requirements & Qualifications
Required qualifications
- Minimum of two years of medical records coding experience, or equivalent education.
- Completion of an AAPC course or a coding program at a trade school is acceptable equivalent education.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification required.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology required.
- Ability to work in a Microsoft Windows environment.
- Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
- Sound decision-making skills.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Previous experience with an electronic legal health record system preferred.
Benefits & Perks
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) retirement plan / 401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave as provided by state and local law
- Short-term disability
- Optional long-term disability
- Colleague and dependent life insurance
- Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions
Location
New Jersey, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
3 weeks ago
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